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In Service to the Horse: Chronicles of a Labor of Love
by
Susan Nusser (Goodreads Author)
- This is an inside look at a multibillion-dollar industry dominated by the world's wealthiest and most powerful families.- It will be published in time for the Triple Crown season.- This book is a natural for the leaders of Vicki Hearne, Stephen Budiansky, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, and Laura Hillenbrand.
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
April 13th 2004
by Little Brown and Company
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A lovely, almost lyrical book, obviously written by someone to knows and loves horses. A great insight into the world of the groom, particularly that of David and Karen O'Connor's yard. Written from the point of view of the observer, Susan Nusser draws the reader into the action so well, at times I wasn't sure if what I was reading was actually fiction. Some interesting history of the horse is included - mostly referenced from other authors, including work by Stephen Budiansky (author of The Nat...more
This book started slow for me, but after a bit I was swept up into the worlds it portrays. There is some sadness, as the author discusses some scandals in the horse business. Having worked as a thoroughbred groom and on a breeding farm, I think the author's portrayal of the relationship between horse and grooms is very true to life. There is a definite attachment there, and the more you, as a groom, can "read' a horse and make him or her happy and confident, the better the horse will behave and...more
Ever wonder what goes on in the stables behind the scenes in the world of high-end horse competitions? Nusser chronicles the daily life and work of those unsung heroes of the horse set, the grooms.
were you a horse girl? read this and cry repeatedly even as you know animals shouldn't be personified to the degree the author is doing and also competitive riding can be hella fucked up. were you not a horse girl? there is nothing in this book for you, sorry.
A great read for any horse lover. The determination and loyalty these grooms must have is amazing. I love my horse, but I don't know if I could be as dedicated as these people are.
I read this book the week after I got it for Christmas, finished it in about four days. It was wonderful, and the author went to Emerson College!
Jun 20, 2009
Melaniedk
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I really loved reading this book about being a groom to show and race horses. This is a niche world that I enjoyed reading about.
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In addition to Kentucky Derby Dreams, Susan Nusser is also the author of In Service to the Horse, which explored the bond that develops between competition horses and their grooms, and between that of one of Kentucky’s most valuable stallion and his groom. She has written about both the politics and culture of the human and animal relationship for Milwaukee Magazine and teaches writing at Carroll...more
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